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AANA recognizes Aroke as Researcher of the Year

Edwin Aroke, Ph.D., CRNA, is being honored for his research on pain disparities and the roles of CRNAs in pain management. (Photo by: Frank Couch)

Edwin Aroke, Ph.D., CRNA, is being honored for his research on pain disparities and the roles of CRNAs in pain management.

Summer Thyme is named a Pew Scholar in the biomedical sciences

Only 22 early-career researchers were selected as Pew Scholars this year, and Thyme is one of five whose research focus is the brain. (Photo by: Andrea Mabry)

Only 22 early-career researchers were selected as Pew Scholars this year, and Thyme is one of five whose research focus is the brain.

Data and safety review board reports how it monitored the COVID-19 vaccine trials

Responsibility for the safety, integrity and scientific validity of the trials fell to 12 experts of the COVID-19 Vaccine Data and Safety Monitoring Board, who now have taken the unusual step of publishing details of their review process.

Responsibility for the safety, integrity and scientific validity of the trials fell to 12 experts of the COVID-19 Vaccine Data and Safety Monitoring Board, who now have taken the unusual step of publishing details of their review process.

Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny announced for Alys Stephens Center’s 25th anniversary season

Grammy-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny announced for Alys Stephens Center’s 25th anniversary season
The concert is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, with a limited number of tickets on sale now. The full 25th anniversary season will be announced in August.

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2
Immunity levels are keeping state case levels manageable for now, but the current vaccination rate will not end COVID and likely will lead to continued outbreaks.

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader
For the fourth time, UAB Medicine is recognized for excellence in equity and diversity by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

How does COVID-19 affect patients with cancer? Largest U.S. study shares first results

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.

New findings include a significant increase in risk of death among patients who had recently had chemotherapy.

Look for these seven new spaces transforming UAB’s campus

Look for these seven new spaces transforming UAB’s campus
UAB continues to implement its Campus Master Plan through new facilities and renovations to enhance instruction, research, technology and student life.

Learn, network and grow at the Graduate Program Summer Recruitment Fair, June 16

Learn, network and grow at the Graduate Program Summer Recruitment Fair, June 16
Meet students, faculty and staff to learn about the variety of programs at the UAB Graduate Program Summer Recruitment Fair at the Hill Student Center.

Local restaurants will support research at O’Neal Cancer Center during Fiesta Ball Week

Local restaurants will support research at O’Neal Cancer Center during Fiesta Ball Week
The 14th annual Fiesta Ball, now happening for an entire week July 17-24, will have an online auction and participation from five local Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants.

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow
As a fellow, Stephen Russell, M.D., professor with the UAB Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, will design and pilot a new UAB program using art works from artists of color to teach medical students about diversity and clinical insights.

UAB laser physicist to chair the 2021 Advanced Solid State Laser Congress

UAB laser physicist to chair the 2021 Advanced Solid State Laser Congress
Sergey Mirov, Ph.D., lead researcher in developing and investigating tunable lasers, will be the general chair for the Optical Society’s Advanced Solid State Laser Congress.

UAB’s first NEXUS aortic arch graft recipient finds hope in new procedure

Patrick Jones, 74, is the first person in the Southeast and the fourth person in the United States to receive the NEXUS aortic arch stent graft, a minimally invasive solution for aortic arch repair.
Patrick Jones, 74, is the first person in the Southeast and the fourth person in the United States to receive the NEXUS aortic arch stent graft, a minimally invasive solution for aortic arch repair.

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services holds fair, Salud hoy para Mañana Health

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

Journey to attorney: Pre-law summer camp for high school students

Journey to attorney: Pre-law summer camp for high school students
High school students will experience intense mock courtroom trials in preparation for pre-law studies and law school.

A clear decision: cataract detection and removal

Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?
Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?

Ann Alquist to lead Birmingham’s NPR member station, WBHM 90.3 FM

Ann Alquist to lead Birmingham’s NPR member station, WBHM 90.3 FM
Alquist will direct the operations of WBHM and the Gulf States Newsroom as she develops and executes a strategic plan for the station’s news, programming, fundraising and community engagement missions.

New Alzheimer’s drug not a panacea, but may slow worsening of the disease

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

UAB’s Curtis A. Carver Jr., Ph.D., honored as top leader in information technology by AlabamaCIO

UAB’s Curtis A. Carver Jr., Ph.D., honored as top leader in information technology by AlabamaCIO
COVID-19-related innovations in technology land Curtis A. Carver Jr., Ph.D., among top leaders in Alabama.

UAB professor’s new book explores bioethical dilemmas posed by COVID-19

UAB professor’s new book explores bioethical dilemmas posed by COVID-19
In his latest book, “Pandemic Bioethics,” philosophy professor Greg Pence, Ph.D., examines allocation of scarce medical resources, immunity passports, vaccines, discrimination and more. It is available as an e-book now and will be in print June 18.